In desperate need of surgery to alleviate the ravages of sickle cell disease and previous medical care that worsened his condition, university student Abiodun Bakare was about to give up hope when he discovered the cost of his surgery would be N18 million (about $50,000). Bakare, his family and friends had done their research and…
Founder of Flying Doctors Nigeria, Dr Ola Brown, has been announced as the 2017 Aviation Most Remarkable Medical Personality Award by the aviation industry watchdog, Nigeria Aviation Awards (NIGAV). NIGAV is a prestigious annual award conferred on outstanding individuals and corporate bodies who have distinguished themselves in the Nigerian aviation sector. The 2017 award, which was bestowed…
Governments of the West African region have been advised to look into making regional integration of medical services possible. This call was made by a group known Flying Doctors Nigeria during this year’s West African College of Surgeons (WACS) conference and scientific meeting held in Banjul, The Gambia. Founder of Flying Doctors Nigeria, Dr Ola…